His prayer for all believers
John 17:20 – 26 In chapter 17, Jesus prays for believers. In John 17:20, Jesus prays for future believers who will believe in Him through believers’ message. Regarding to ‘message’, Romans 10:17 says Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Paul argued in Romans 10:14 […]
Jesus washes His disciples’ feet
John 13:1 – 17 13 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already […]
The Gate of Salvation and Life in its Fullness
In the first part, Jesus declares that He is the Gate for the sheep (7b) and the shepherd (2), and the Gate of Salvation (9) and Life (10b). He shows what qualifies to be “the shepherd,“ and compares with a robber and a thief. In the 2nd part, Jesus declares that He is the Good […]
Whom you hear determines who you are
Recent two cartoon posts in our website show ‘Jesus is God and our Creator’. This was witnessed by Disciple John in the Gospel of John. Now we find this fact is supported by what Jesus Himself said in John 8:58. 58 ‘Very truly I tell you,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’ The fact […]
Jesus, the True Light of the world (John 1:9)
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The Word became flesh (John 1:14a)
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Philip said to Nathanael, “Come and see”
John 1:43 – 51 (Short Message) In v43 – 45, Jesus found and called Philip to follow Him (43). Philip told Nathanael a great news that he has found the Christ, who is Jesus of Nazareth (45). But Nathanael was sceptical about “Nazareth” (46a). What is the answer of Philip? See v46b. ‘Come and see’, […]
The Word became flesh (John 1:14a)
Jesus who met a thirsty Samaritan woman
John 4:1-26 Key verse – John 4:26 Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” This scripture deals with a woman married & divorced 5 times and lives with the 6th man. During the conversation, she revealed that she was waiting for the perfect man, the Saviour (the Messiah, the Christ). Jesus declared […]
Trust God
John 14:1-3 As shown in the previous chapters, the departure of Jesus was near (John 12:35, John 13:33). John 14 begins with a strong prohibition, a negative imperative whichcarries the meaning of “Do not let your hearts be overcome with turmoil” or perhaps, more colloquially, “Don’t allow yourself to be intimidated by the situation.” This statement is immediately followed by a call to evidence (= make evident) confidence through the double use of “trust”. [1] Jesus knew that his little band could and would be shaken not only by his words concerning his departure but also by the fact that he would soon become the crucified Lamb. Accordingly, he called for them to place their “trust” not in the power evident in the world but in God and in himself. This direct linkage between God and Jesus has been a fundamental assertion of John, since he identified the Word with God (John 1:1–2) and later Jesus with the Father (John 5:17–30). [1] See v2. The reason the disciples should be able to evidence trust is because Jesus was going to provide preparation for them. That preparation is outlined in the metaphor of the “Father’s house”, which undoubtedly refers to the domain of God. That domain is described as being subdivided into many mansions. [1] See v3. Clearly the details of the place are not mentioned, but the idea that Christians will dwell with their Lord is extremely significant. [1] References [1] Borchert, G. L. (2002). John 12–21 (Vol. 25B, p. 103). Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
